{"id":2778,"date":"2019-03-04T01:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T01:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2019-03-19T01:41:42","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T01:41:42","slug":"burnaby-district-scholarships-and-bursaries-info-here-applications-are-due-tuesday-april-2nd-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/2019\/03\/04\/burnaby-district-scholarships-and-bursaries-info-here-applications-are-due-tuesday-april-2nd-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Burnaby District Scholarships and Bursaries info here: Applications are due Monday, April 1st, 2019."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Byrne Creek Graduates,<\/p>\n<p>Please review the criteria and apply for the awards that best suit you! Speak to your references this week to ask for a reference letter. Take time over Spring Break to prepare your applications. \u00a0If nothing else, completing the application questions is a great self-reflection activity!<\/p>\n<p>In order to apply, you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>must complete a GENERAL Burnaby Scholarship application form <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-form-2018-2\/\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>must complete a SPECIFIC application for the scholarship in which you are applying<\/li>\n<li>are asked to NOT use staples. Please use paperclips, where necessary. (This saves a lot of time when photocopies must be made for the committee members.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More details are here:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>BASES Scholarship $1000<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Been actively involved in community service and\/or volunteer work beyond that required for graduation<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated leadership through consistent and outstanding\u00a0dedication to a community initiative or making their community a better place.<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/bases-scholarship-1000-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form,<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-bases-scholarship-2\/\"> CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Chad Turpin<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Scholarship $1000<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Been actively involved in community service and\/or volunteer work beyond that required for graduation<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated leadership through consistent and outstanding\u00a0dedication to a community initiative or making their community a better place.<\/li>\n<li>an interest in public administration, public policy or public service in general<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/chad-turpin-scholarship-1000-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-chad-turpin-scholarship-2\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship $200<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrated excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop their ability. Additional consideration will be given for community involvement.<\/li>\n<li>exhibited a good academic record with letters of commendation.<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/burnaby-arts-council-scholarship-200\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-burnaby-arts-council-3\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Burnaby Civic Employee\u2019s \u2013 CUPE Local 23 Scholarship $500<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be attending a BC post-secondary or vocational school<\/li>\n<li>Maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated <strong>good citizenship<\/strong> in school and the community<\/li>\n<li>Participated in <strong>volunteer<\/strong> activities<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/cupe-local-23-scholarship-500-2\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-cupe-local-23-5\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Burnaby South War Memorial Honour Roll Bursary \u2013 $ amount TBD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be a Canadian citizen and have graduated from a School District 41 secondary school;<\/li>\n<li>have the desire to continue his\/her education at a post secondary institution in Canada and<\/li>\n<li>have been accepted to attend a post secondary institution;<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/burnaby-war-memorial-bursary-3\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-burnaby-war-memorial-application-3\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Coast Capital Savings Standing Tall Award $3,500<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Awarded to youth who have faced adversity and have not only risen up against the odds, but are demonstrating a commitment to continue their education<\/li>\n<li>Open to students who have faced challenges like poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack of support.<\/li>\n<li>How does the application system work? \u00a0The Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee will select one candidate to represent our school<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Falsetto will strongly advocate for you at the Burnaby District Scholarship meeting<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified if you are the recipient before Friday, April 12th<\/li>\n<li><strong>This has been awarded to Byrne Creek students for at least the past three years<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/coast-capital-savings-scholarship-application-form\/\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Interworld Development Inc. Scholarship &#8211; $1000<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To be considered for the award the student must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>successfully completed a Youth Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades program in the Burnaby School District with a high level of effort, determination and integrity<\/li>\n<li>successfully completed 120 hours industry-recognized work experience<\/li>\n<li>demonstrated a high level of motivation to continue to develop skills and abilities in the chosen profession<\/li>\n<li>demonstrated plans to continue in studies in the chosen field at post-secondary or apprenticeship training<\/li>\n<li>been nominated for the award by a Youth Train in Trades or Youth Work in Trades program teacher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/interworld-development-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/interworld-development-application-2\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Marjorie Jane Stephenson \u2013 Education Scholarship<\/u><\/strong><strong> $450<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Demonstrated community service assisting older adults <\/strong>(excluding work experience)<\/li>\n<li>You will need a verification of volunteer hours letter on letter head from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in <strong>Health Care<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and community<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/marjorie-jane-stephenson-450-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-marjorie-jane-stephenson-5\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Marlene Larson Scholarship ($ amount TBD)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Awarded to a Burnaby graduate <strong>who is blind, visually impaired<\/strong> or deaf-blind<\/li>\n<li>Be planning on enrolling in a post secondary program<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate ability to set goals<\/li>\n<li>Be motivated, show responsibility and be oriented towards independence<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/marlene-larson-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-marlene-larson-6\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Michael J. Fox Visual &amp; Performing Arts Scholarship (specific $ TBD, $15,000 available)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby secondary school.<\/li>\n<li>Documentation to demonstrate your interest, dedication and aptitude in an arts or in multiple arts disciplines, e.g. dance, drama, music, visual art, theatre, script writing, stagecraft, directing, media arts.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of your financial need and an explanation of why there are no other financial resources available to you.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated school and\/or community involvement<\/li>\n<li>Your intent to pursue study at a post-secondary institution in an arts or arts-related area.<\/li>\n<li>The application form attached has the wrong deadline. \u00a0This application is due on Friday, April 6th<\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/mjf-theatre-visual-and-performing-arts-scholarship-application\/\">CLICK\u00a0HERE.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Parkcrest Children\u2019s Centre Scholarship \u2013 $ amount TBD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must have <strong>attended Parkcrest Children\u2019s Centre<\/strong> for at least one year (Complete Proof form <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/parkcrest-childrens-centre-proof\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>Maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Provide evidence of volunteer or work experience<\/li>\n<li>Participated and actively involved in school and community and\/or volunteer activities<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-parkcrest-children-centre-3\/\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Dr. &amp; Mrs. A. H. Pontifex $500<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Has taken a <strong>concentration<\/strong> of, and excelled in, courses in the field of <strong>Science<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Has demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership in school and the community<\/li>\n<li>Has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community<\/li>\n<li>Has demonstrated a passion for, and interest in, <strong>pursuing a career in Science<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The recipient of the Pontifex Scholarship often has many experiences in Science including volunteer opportunities, science projects, and a very high standing in several science courses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/pontifex-scholarship-500-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-pontifex-scholarship-3\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>RICOH $250<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be attending <strong>BCIT<\/strong> in the next 2 years (proof of registration required)<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated good citizenship<\/li>\n<li>Actively involved in school service<\/li>\n<li>Maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/ricoh-250\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-ricoh-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Rotary Club of Burnaby Bursary $1000<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has maintained a good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Has demonstrated <strong>good citizenship<\/strong> and <strong>strong leadership in school<\/strong> and the community<\/li>\n<li>Has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/rotary-club-of-burnaby-bursary-award-1000-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The application form, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-rotary-club-of-burnaby-bursary-award-4\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Ted Elphick Memorial Bursary ($ TBD)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidate selected should be a Burnaby resident who has, through will and spirit, <strong>overcome physical or mental challenges<\/strong> to graduate from a Burnaby secondary school.<\/li>\n<li>Must have been enrolled in a Burnaby school for five years.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability and desire to be a life long learner and continue his or her education at a post secondary institution or in a recognized training program<\/li>\n<li>To access more criteria,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/ted-elphick-2\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To access the application form,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/application-ted-elphick-3\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There will be a Burnaby District Scholarship meeting Thursday, March 7th at lunch and after school in B110 to review this info and answer any questions.<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes,<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Falsetto<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Byrne Creek Graduates, Please review the criteria and apply for the awards that best suit you! Speak to your references this week to ask for a reference letter. Take time over Spring Break to prepare your applications. \u00a0If nothing &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/2019\/03\/04\/burnaby-district-scholarships-and-bursaries-info-here-applications-are-due-tuesday-april-2nd-2019\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4966,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[19,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4966"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2778"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2849,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2778\/revisions\/2849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}